Cliffe Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Selby

In its own words: "At our school, We Thrive Together With PRIDE . This motto shapes everything we do and everything we aspire to be. We believe that every child can succeed, belong, and flourish when they are supported by strong values, high expectations, and a caring community. PRIDE is more than a word-it's a way of living and learning."

The school runs a breakfast club from 7:45am and after-school care.

In 2025, 71% of Year 6 pupils at Cliffe Voluntary Controlled Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 64% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 73% in North Yorkshire and 77% and 75% across England.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 14 families put Cliffe Voluntary Controlled Primary School as their first choice and 34 named it as one of their preferences, for 14 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Cliffe Voluntary Controlled Primary School are Hemingbrough Community Primary School (1.4 miles, Good, 94% reading, 71% maths); Barlby Community Primary School (2.2 miles, Good, 63% reading, 79% maths); Barlow Church of England Primary School (2.4 miles); and Barwic Parade Community Primary School, Selby (2.5 miles, Requires improvement, 55% reading, 55% maths).

Cliffe Voluntary Controlled Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 3 schools.

Cliffe Voluntary Controlled Primary School is one of 6 schools run by Selby Educational Trust, an academy trust.

14.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 1.3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 17 pupils (22.1%) received SEN support and 1 (1.3%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is a moderate learning difficulty.

Cliffe Voluntary Controlled Primary School had 7 teachers in 2026, one for every 12 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Selby Rail Station, about 2.8 miles away in a straight line.

5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Cherry Tree Stores (adjacent), 40 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 1 crime within a mile of the school, most often public order offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in North Yorkshire (9).

In 2024/25, Cliffe Voluntary Controlled Primary School issued 3 suspensions, 3.5 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.